Finding Happiness Amidst the Epidemic of "More and Better"

This "more, more, more" mentality is nothing but a hamster wheel, where people seem to be running straight into their next burnout. More success, more cars, more clothes, more beauty, more wealth, more titles, more diplomas, and more training, yet many of them often end up in depression. They are chasing after illusions, experiencing increased stress, and soon facing more health issues as a result.

Yes, I admit, I was one of them myself. And I learned it the hard way: I had a well-paying job in a big company, and life was good. Then, again, health issues arose, and I lost my job. I had to move to a smaller place and learn to live on a reduced income for a while. After a few weeks and some adjustments, I discovered that I was not any less happy than before. Instead, I learned to be content. I began to be creative and live happily with less.

This experience shifted my perspective on the constant barrage of marketing ads that tell us to get more, do more, perform better, look better, eat better, train better, and sleep better. These messages bombard us from every angle: whether on TV, smartphones, social media, or other channels. They all convey the same manipulative, subliminal suggestions that we need to change, do another training, buy another book, or attend another seminar. It’s a relentless cycle of "more, more, more."

Do we really need to constantly perform better? Do we truly need to be more successful all the time? What is this obsession with "more, more, more"?
All I observe in the people around me and in society, especially during daily commutes, is that individuals are becoming increasingly stressed. The news reports that more people are facing health issues, including mental health challenges. There is a significant contradiction between the life that all those ads are trying to sell us and the reality of how people are actually living in our towns.

At a certain point, I just want to respond, "No thanks, I really don't need that. Seriously, I am happy just the way I am." The truth is, advertisers do not like happy people; they don’t want you to be content. That’s why they present stories of a "better life" that you could have if you just buy whatever they’re selling.

Being content, at peace, and happy with what you have and who you are is the only key to freedom from this epidemic of "more and better." You don’t need any of the things they suggest if you are truly happy and content with your life as it is. This realization allows you to observe the ads and marketing messages from a new perspective, prompting you to ask yourself: Do I really need that?

It starts the moment we go online; the suggestions appear again, telling us that we are not okay. This epidemic of "more and better" is designed to sell us things we do not need.

But what if we were simply content and felt happy with everything in our lives just as it is?

Let's take a deep breath and give ourselves a break from the limiting belief that we "need something more." We do not need anything more; perhaps we just need to do less. We should put less pressure on ourselves and those around us. Maybe we simply need to rest, relax, and enjoy what we have and where we are.

Most importantly, we need to love who we are. That is the key to true contentment. All these advertisements try to suggest that there is something wrong with us that needs to be fixed.
Let me tell you: You are perfect just the way you are; there is no need to fix anything about yourself.

With Love and Light, Jeanne
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